Kids 0-12

 

Events:
View Full Calendar for more Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Title: LIHEAP Program
From: 2:00pm Thursday, November 21, 2024
To: 7:00pm Thursday, November 21, 2024
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Adults, Families, Older Adults
Categories: Health and Wellness, Social Services
Description:

Join representatives from Catholic Charities as they go over their LIHEAP program benefits, and help sign those up in need.   This program helps to assist with your electric and heating needs during the winter and summer months.  For more information on the LIHEAP program, please visit: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dssc/liheap.html

Title: Kickboxing for Kids!
From: 3:45pm Thursday, November 21, 2024
To: 4:45pm Thursday, November 21, 2024
Presenter: Bakers Martial Arts
Location: Mary Wootten Carpenter Room
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Children, Families, Teens, Tweens
Categories: Health and Wellness
Description:

Want to learn kickboxing from a MMA fighter?  Steve Baker will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm!  Learn how to defend yourself while getting fit and having fun!  No experience or registration necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.  All supplies provided.

Best suited for ages 6+.  Adults and siblings welcome. 

Title: Kickboxing for Kids!
From: 3:45pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024
To: 4:45pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Presenter: Bakers Martial Arts
Location: Mary Wootten Carpenter Room
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Children, Families, Teens, Tweens
Categories: Health and Wellness
Description:

Want to learn kickboxing from a MMA fighter?  Steve Baker will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm!  Learn how to defend yourself while getting fit and having fun!  No experience or registration necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.  All supplies provided.

Best suited for ages 6+.  Adults and siblings welcome. 

Title: Story Time-Thanksgiving!
From: 10:30am Wednesday, November 27, 2024
To: 11:30am Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Presenter: Stacy Lane
Location: Story Room
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Categories: Story Time
Description:

Story Time with Ms Stacy! 

Enjoy books, songs, and activities that are geared towards early literacy!  
Different every week.  We can't wait to see you!

Title: LIHEAP Program
From: 2:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Location: Front Entrance Table 1
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Adults, Families, Older Adults
Categories: Health and Wellness, Social Services
Description:

Join representatives from Catholic Charities as they go over their LIHEAP program benefits, and help sign those up in need.   This program helps to assist with your electric and heating needs during the winter and summer months.  For more information on the LIHEAP program, please visit: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dssc/liheap.html

Title: La Esperanza at the Library
From: 3:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
To: 6:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Location: Front Entrance Table 3
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Adults, Families
Categories: Social Services
Description:

La Esperanza will be at the Laurel Public Library every other Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Guides will available to help fill out paperwork, interpret letters, register for school, renew documents, etc. To see a guide, call La Esperanza at (302)854-9262.

Title: Book Buddies
From: 4:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
To: 5:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Location: Mary Wootten Carpenter Room
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Children
Categories: Book Discussions , Literacy and Language
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Need some practice reading?  Join our new Book Buddies group!  You will participate in reading-related activities and have a snack.   We'll even read to people and animals!  We'll meet once a month on the 4th Wednesday from 4-5pm.  Hope to see you there!

Geared towards kids ages Kindergarten to 5th grade.  Please register in advance.  

 Program starts promptly at 4pm and doors will lock at 4:05 in order for participants to receive the full experience.  No admittance after that time.*

Children ages ten and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 18 and older at all times.

*Due to the expense of materials and the popularity of these programs, after two no-shows without advance notice, you will be placed on the wait list. If you are unable to attend a program you have signed up for, please let your librarian know as soon as possible so that we can make your seat available to someone else*.

Title: Art & You: Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
From: 1:00pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024
To: 2:00pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Location: Mary Wootten Carpenter Room
Library: Laurel Public Library
Audiences: Children, Teens, Tweens
Categories: Arts and Crafts
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Home School Students (ages 6 and up), join us for a special program just for you.  Discover who you are as an artist while trying new projects.  This class will have a different theme each month.   Learn about the artists and then make your own masterpiece!

 

*Due to the expense of materials and the popularity of these programs, after two no-shows without advance notice, you will be placed on the wait list. If you are unable to attend a program you have signed up for, please let your librarian know as soon as possible so that we can make your seat available to someone else*.

 

Bio: Patty Eskridge is a former Elementary Education teacher who has taught several grades and subjects. Among them were 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, Gifted and Talented for grades 3rd – 5th, and Multiage 1st – 3rd. In 2016, she retired and followed her dream to become an artist. Since then, she has served as a design team member for The Crafter’s Workshop stencil company, been profiled in ART Journaling magazine, and had her art and articles published in several magazines including ART Journaling, Somerset Studio, and Green Craft. Her artwork has appeared twice on the covers of ART Journaling magazine. She resides in Laurel with her husband Jeff. They often visit their daughter and her family in North Carolina, including their 2 wonderful granddaughters.